On Solid Ground
Über wasser
The morning coolness of the river doesn’t last long in summer. The heat covers the city like a magnifying glass, under which small everyday nuisances suddenly grows. As Eli tries to escape the agitation of the city, she keeps being met with aggression.
- Original title: Über wasser
- Country: Sveits
- Year: 2021
- Length: 13
- Director: Jela Hasler
Jela Hasler
Jela Hasler studied photography in Zurich and Istanbul, and video in Lucerne. Her short films have been shown at festivals in Switzerland and abroad and have won several awards. She is an alumnus of ZFF Masterclass, the GIFF New Talent Screen, as well as the FEST Training Grounds in Portugal. She has been a jury member of several film festivals and grants. Jela is a board member of Pro Short, the Swiss Short Film Association, as well as a member of the Directors Association ARF/FDS.